Put simply, Kubernetes is an orchestration system for deploying and managing containers. Using Kubernetes, you can operate containers reliably across different environments by automating management tasks such as scaling containers across Nodes and restarting them when they stop. Kubernetes provides abstractions that let you think in terms of application components, such as Pods (containers), Services (network endpoints), and Jobs (one-off tasks).

In the dynamic world of development and operations (DevOps), one thing is clear: there's always room for new, innovative platforms that make life easier for developers and platform engineers. And today, we're thrilled to introduce our latest contribution to this dynamic sphere – the Qovery Playground.

In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise technology, certain milestones mark the transition from innovation to recognition by early adopters to widespread adoption. Gone are the days when Kubernetes was just a segmented buzzword or something only the tech-savvy companies played with. Today, it's a force to be reckoned with, and we need to take a closer look at what it means for us.

Anna Kapuścińska is a Software Engineer at Isovalent, who has a rich experience wearing both developer and SRE hats across the industry. Now she works on Isovalent observability products such as Hubble, Tetragon, and Timescape, as well as the respective Grafana integrations for all of them.

Startups operate in a fast-paced and highly competitive landscape, where delivering high-quality software quickly is crucial for success. This is where the right DevOps stack becomes a game-changer. DevOps practices and tools enable startups to streamline their development processes, improve collaboration, and accelerate software delivery. In this comprehensive guide, we aim to empower startups with the knowledge they need to choose the best DevOps stack for their unique needs and goals.

Kubernetes 1.28 is currently planned to be released on the 15th of August 2023. Canonical Kubernetes 1.28 is scheduled to release swiftly afterwards, with MicroK8s 1.28 expected to be generally available within 24 hours of upstream, and Charmed Kubernetes expected to follow within days. We consistently follow the upstream release cadence to provide our users and customers with the latest improvements and fixes, together with security maintenance and enterprise support for Kubernetes on Ubuntu.

As we acknowledge Istio's graduation to the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), it's important to note that it’s not just a momentous occasion for Istio, but for the entire cloud native community. This milestone marks a significant growth trajectory for Istio and paves the way for future innovation and success in the years to come. In the realm of microservices, the significance of Istio's role cannot be overstated.

Greetings, Kubernetes Time Lords! Through a series of recent updates to our multi-purpose Kubernetes Monitoring solution in Grafana Cloud, we’ve made it easier than ever to assess your resource utilization, whether you’re looking at yesterday, today, or tomorrow. All companies that use Kubernetes, regardless of size, should monitor their available resource utilization. If a fleet is under-provisioned, the performance and availability of applications and services are at serious risk.